Introduction of GSA Africa
GSA Africa is an initiative aimed at collaborating with various stakeholders in the gaming industry across the African continent. The International Gaming Standards Association (IGSA) has opened this regional office in Lagos, Nigeria, as part of its commitment to engage with operators, regulators, and suppliers in the global gaming sector.
Statements from IGSA Leadership
Mark Pace, President of IGSA, expressed enthusiasm for the launch, stating, “IGSA is very excited to open GSA Africa, which is dedicated to working with the various gaming industry constituents on the African continent. Nigeria is one of the fastest growing regulated gaming jurisdictions in Africa, and Lagos is its economic hub, making it the perfect site for our newest office.”
Nimish Purohit, Chairman of the IGSA Board of Directors, noted, “On behalf of the IGSA Board of Directors, I am very pleased to see IGSA expand its reach and develop stronger ties to the African gaming market. We are opening GSA Africa in recognition of the growing regulated gaming market on the continent and our desire to partner with regulators, operators, and suppliers there to understand Africa’s unique challenges and opportunities that can benefit from Standards and Best Practices. IGSA continues to incorporate updates from new jurisdictions, and Africa’s diversified jurisdictions provide an opportunity to enhance global standards.”
Comments from GSA Africa's Managing Director
F.K. Fayad, Managing Director of GSA Africa, stated, “The launch of GSA Africa marks an important milestone in the evolution of the gaming industry across the continent. Africa stands as one of the most dynamic and high-potential markets globally, and with this growth comes a shared responsibility to ensure it is supported by robust regulatory frameworks, technological integrity, and adherence to international best practices. Through GSA Africa, we are committed to collaborating with regulators, operators, and industry stakeholders to promote sustainable development, strengthen regulatory capabilities, and foster an ecosystem where innovation coexists with transparency, accountability, and trust.”
Collaboration with Local Authorities
Bashir Are, CEO of the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority, remarked, “It is an honour to have the GSA Africa office located here in Lagos, Nigeria’s economic, commercial, financial, and gaming hub. We look forward to collaborating with GSA Africa to drive the adoption of Standards and Best Practices as a means to grow and better regulate the gaming industry in Africa.”
Future Initiatives
Pace added that through GSA Africa, IGSA aims to assist the African market in adopting and benefiting from technology-based standard processes and procedures, which have been successfully implemented in other jurisdictions.
